Monstrum
Seen it?2018 | 106 min | Action, Horror, Drama, Fantasy
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Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans, fantasy fans and action fans. If you loved Amadeus or The Straight Story, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Ancient Korea, 1506. The tyrannical King Yeonsan-gun of Joseon is overthrown by his half-brother Jung-jong, whose reign begins with a blood bath. Over the years, traitors plot against him, sinking the kingdom into chaos. In 1528, frightened rumors come to royal palace, regarding a mysterious creature, known as Monstrum by the peasants.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$6 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 11K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Huh Jong-ho
- Kim Myung-minYun-gyeom
- Kim In-kwonSeong-han / Mulgoe (voice)
- Lee Hye-riMyeong-i
- Choi Woo-shikRoyal Court Officer Heo
- Lee Kyung-youngSim-un
- Park Hee-soonKing Jung-jong
- Park Sung-woongJin-yong
- Lee Do-gyeongGrandpa Song
- Lee Kyu-bokMo-gae
- Kim Joong-heeMak-gae